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Chris Simons
Chris Simons is homegrown, having been born and raised in Wichita. Chris will be the new owner of Chilton Billiards. He plans to continue the tradition of excellent service, honesty, and offering a complete line of game room products. Chilton Vending and Billiards was established in 1946 by Stan Chilton shortly after returning from 3 years in the U.S. Army during WW II. The business grew rapidly and became known for excellent service, honesty, and the top of the line game room products. Chilton’s has been a respected member of the business community for 65 years. Go on-line to www.chiltonbilliards.com and check us out.
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2011-09-26 14:53:42
What to look for in a pool table
A: The first thing to look for in a good table is the quality playing surface. The only way to have a level and consistent playing surface is to use slate. Not only slate, but slate that has been milled by automation and not by hand. You need to be sure to ask. Next, make certain that the slate has a three piece bed that is bolted through the slate so that the table maintains its playability characteristics. Many people believe that a one piece slate bed will play more true, however, a one piece slate bed just sits in a cradle in the base frame and is not bolted down, which will create inconsistencies in the roll of the ball. Whereas, a three piece slate bed is shimmed and leveled to each piece and then the seams are grouted to insure great playability. Next is the base frame construction. Brunswick tables are engineered tables. They are all machine nut and bolt, metal-to-metal construction. There are no wood screws, staples or glue holding the cabinet together. BENEFIT----Therefore it will last forever! You can take it apart and put it back together 100 times and it will play the same. Also, make certain the base frame is stained and sealed not only on the outside but also on the inside. The moisture content should stay between 6-8% so the table won’t split or crack from dryness and it won’t warp from moisture. Also, quality solid wood top rails and cushions are essential. The top rails are bolted through the slate. Inside the rails are t-nuts or high-performance nut plates. Most manufactures use t-nuts to attach their rails to the slate, which limits its tightness. Brunswick uses high performance nut plates to attach their rail to the slate. This nut plate allows 70% more torque in tightening the rails to the slate, which enhances the playing performance of the pool table. BENEFIT----This feature eliminates vibration and deflection when you shoot a bank shot and enhances the overall performance of the table. The cushions on the rails should have vulcanized canvas on top of the cushion to control the bounce. BENEFIT---the height of the nose of the cushion is always the same all the way around the table so the ball meets the cushion at the proper height. To guarantee this, Brunswick is the only company that installs the cushions on the rail with an automated, precision piece of machinery. Every other manufacturer applies the cushions by hand. Other than that, it is just a matter of taste. Do you like light, medium or dark wood stains? Choose from ball and claw, queen anne, tapered, round, rams head legs or talon legs. Are you looking for something casual, formal, classic or contemporary? Do you like the traditional exposed leather pocket or the in-line pocket? You have many options when selecting a pool table for your home.
 
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